Persuasion and social movements
By: Charles J. Stewart, Craig Allen Smith, Robert E. Denton, Jr
Contributors: Smith, Craig Allen, 1949 Feb. 4-; Denton, Robert E., Jr
Edition: 5th ed
Publisher: Waveland Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Prospect Heights, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781577664635
Subjects: Social movements; Persuasion (Psychology); Social movements -- United States -- Case studies; Persuasion (Psychology) -- Case studies
Genres: Case studies
Description: "Persuasion and Social Movements provides a solid foundation for understanding how people have collectively shaped society and where future efforts may lead. The authors skillfully weave current and historic examples to illustrate the many facets of social movement persuasion. The fifth edition contains new chapters on violence and terrorism. All chapters incorporate recent research and explore how new technologies have transformed the ways social movement organizations communicate with their audiences."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-363) and index